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| View Article | 8:02 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | State Journal Register | Pritzker signs bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide | https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/state/2025/12/12/illinois-becomes-12th-state-to-legalize-physician-assisted-suicide/87733988007/ | * Some terminally ill people in Illinois will soon be allowed to "seek medication to peacefully end their lives on their own terms in consultation with physicians." * Gov. Pritzker signed the bill on Dec. 12, 2025. * The law becomes effective in September 2026. SPRINGFIELD – Some terminally ill … |
| View Article | 8:02 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | State Journal Register | Two US soldiers, one interpreter killed in Syria.Trump vows to retaliate | https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/13/us-soldiers-killed-syria/87750585007/ | President [ Donald Trump ][20] said the United States will retaliate after three U.S. military personnel – two Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter – were killed by a suspected Islamic State attacker. The U.S. military said the attacker targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces. Three other U.S. … |
| View Article | 8:02 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | State Journal Register | National Trust files lawsuit to stop Trump's ballroom construction | https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/12/trump-ballroom-construction-east-wing-teardown-lawsuit/87734603007/ | The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit on Dec. 12 aimed at blocking the construction of President [ Donald Trump ][10] 's new [ White House ballroom ][11] , alleging it is unlawful and asking the court to halt further construction until the plans go through a legally … |
| View Article | 8:02 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | State Journal Register | New research shows shade is key to cooler neighborhoods | https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2025/12/12/research-offers-new-guidance-for-managing-extreme-urban-heat/87683914007/ | Kyle Blount, an assistant professor of ecohydrology in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Illinois Springfield, has co-authored two research articles that offer new guidance for cities and researchers managing extreme heat and water challenges. The research, conducted in collaboration with colleagues, addresses the growing demands of urbanization … |
| View Article | 8:02 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | State Journal Register | Chicago teenager dead in crash on southbound I-55. What we know | https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/accident/2025/12/14/teenager-killed-in-crash-on-i-55-in-springfield/87756790007/ | SPRINGFIELD -- A 14-year-old girl from Chicago died in a multi-vehicle crash on snowy southbound Interstate 55 near the Clear Lake Avenue exit on Dec. 13. [ Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon ][6] confirmed the teen, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. … |
| View Article | 8:02 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | State Journal Register | Chatham Fire Department to receive federal grant funding | https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2025/12/14/chatham-fire-department-wins-90k-federal-grant/87706300007/ | The fire department in Chatham is receiving $90,909 in federal grant funding, according to a community announcement. U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski announced nearly $790,000 in federal grants for five fire departments in the 13th Congressional District. The funds are part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | State Journal Register | Frank Coffey joins BOS Asset Management as financial advisor | https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2025/12/14/springfields-bos-asset-management-adds-new-financial-advisor/87723121007/ | Frank Coffey has joined BOS Asset Management LLC as a financial advisor. Coffey holds the Series 66 license and assists clients in pursuing their financial goals and building financial strategies, according to a community announcement. Previously, Coffey served as a vice president at a financial services firm where he specialized … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | State Journal Register | How much snow is Springfield expected this weekend? What to know | https://www.sj-r.com/story/weather/2025/12/12/more-snow-and-cold-weather-is-forecast-in-springfield/87735211007/ | * Extreme cold and more snow is forecast in Springfield. * The City of Springfield issued a Snow Emergency starting Saturday morning. SPRINGFIELD – Let it snow, or have you had enough? The capital city is predicted to get another two to four inches of snow this weekend. In anticipation, … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | NBC Local | Chicago weather: Temperatures to hit 30s, 40s after brutally cold weekend | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-temperatures-to-hit-30s-40s-after-brutally-cold-weekend/3863206/ | After a brutally cold weekend with single-digit temperatures and wind chills as low as -30 degrees, winter weather in the Chicago area was expected to rebound starting Monday, the NBC 5 Storm Team said. And while Monday started out cold, it wasn't as bad as its been, NBC 5 Storm … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | Fox Chicago | Brown University shooting latest: Authorities continue search for suspected shooter | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/brown-university-shooting-authorities-search-for-suspect | #### The Brief * A deadly shooting occurred at Brown University inside a classroom in the Barus & Holley engineering building on Dec. 13. * Officials said two Brown University students were killed, and nine students were wounded, officials said. * Authorities announced Sunday night that they released a person … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | Fox Chicago | Smash-and-grab thieves hit Foot Locker in Logan Square | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/smash-and-grab-thieves-hit-foot-locker-logan-square | #### The Brief * * Smash-and-grab thieves used a white SUV to break into a Foot Locker in Logan Square early Monday and stole merchandise. * Police have not reported any arrests or released details on the suspects or losses. **CHICAGO** \- Smash-and-grab thieves burglarized a Foot Locker Monday morning … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | Fox Chicago | 3 charged in 'sickening' killing of South Holland teen, police say victim was mistaken for target | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/south-holland-shooting-davell-holden | ![Three arrested in murder of 16-year-old boy in South Holland][1] #### [ Three arrested in murder of 16-year-old boy in South Holland ][2] Three arrests were made today linked to the murder of a 16-year-old boy in south holland. #### The Brief * * Three suspects have been arrested in … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | Chicago Tribune | Family member questioned after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles, AP source says | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/15/rob-reiner-wife-found-dead/ | LOS ANGELES — Investigators were questioning a family member of director-actor [ Rob Reiner ][49] and his wife Michele after they were found dead at their home in Los Angeles, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation. Investigators believe they suffered stab wounds, said the official, who … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | Chicago Tribune | What to know about the attack on the Jewish festival in Australia that killed 15 people | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/15/what-to-know-attack-jewish-festival-australia/ | SYDNEY — A father and son are suspected by officials to have [ killed 15 people ][48] on a popular Australian beach, shocking a country where gun violence is rare. The government on Monday, a day after the shootings, proposed tougher new gun laws amid criticism that officials didn’t take … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | Chicago Tribune | Daywatch: Number of unresolved CPD discipline cases grows | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/15/daywatch-number-of-unresolved-cpd-discipline-cases-grows/ | Good morning, Chicago. The process for meting out discipline in the most serious cases of misconduct by Chicago police officers has been largely at a standstill for more than two years. During that stretch, [ a backlog of unresolved cases has grown ][11] as a legal fight between the city … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | Chicago Tribune | Chicago weather: How our 2025-26 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/15/chicago-weather-seasonal-snowfall/ | In Chicago, snow seasons are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. During the 2024-25 season, the area accumulated just [ 17.6 inches ][1] . The most snow Chicago has ever received in one season was 89.7 … |
| View Article | 8:01 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | Chicago Sun-Times | This latest Bulls 20-game sample size screams only one thing: Tank! | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/12/15/bulls-20-game-sample-size-screams-one-thing-tank | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The feelings were good. Not great, not through the roof, but good after the Friday win in Charlotte broke … |
| View Article | 8 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | CBS Local | Chicago City Council to meet for first of five sessions amid budget stalemate | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-city-council-sessions-amid-budget-stalemate/ | The Chicago City Council was set to gather Monday for the first of five meetings scheduled before Christmas. [ City leaders are racing to pass a budget before the end of the year. ][11] Mayor Brandon Johnson and a group of alderpeople remain at odds on a deal for the … |
| View Article | 8 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | CBS Local | Police seek witnesses, video after crash that killed woman in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/police-seek-witnesses-crash-killed-woman-chicago-avondale-neighborhood/ | Chicago police on Monday asked for help from the public to help them gather information in [ a crash that left a woman dead in the Avondale neighborhood last week. ][5] At 1:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, two women were headed west in a car in the 3800 block of … |
| View Article | 8 a.m. | December 15, 2025 | CBS Local | Crash-and-grab burglars hit shoe store in Chicago's Logan Square community | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/crash-and-grab-burglars-hit-shoe-store-chicago-logan-square/ | Crash-and-grab burglars hit a shoe store in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood early Monday morning. At 2:56 a.m., police were called for a burglary at a shoe store in the 3400 block of West Diversey Avenue, at the six-way intersection of Milwaukee, Kimball, and Diversey avenues. Police found the burglars crashed … |